Composition of matter for a paint remover



Patented Jan. 26, 1926.

UNITED STATES Ho Drawing.

[(1 all :LUhOflL it may concern;

7 Be it known that I, O'r'ro L. FLUEGEL, a citizen of the UnitedStates', now residing in the city of Birmingham county of Oaki land, State ofMicliigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Composition of Matter for a Paint Remover, of which the following is a specification.

My composition relates to a compound eslo pecially adapted for applying, dissolving and removing paint from metal or wood surfaces.- 7

The object of my invention is to produce 'a paint remover that can be readily applied 4 15 to a dry painted surface, with a brush or spray, after which the paint can easily be removed therefrom. r Another object is to produce a chemical paint remover that is equally as well adapted to both wood and metal surfaces, and which will dissolve and remove'therefrom all particles of paint, without attacking or juring the metal or wood in any manner or leaving discolored surfaces thereon. A further-object is to produce a chemical paint remover that is odorless, and that will not effervesce when subjected to the air, or

is not subject to combustion if brought in contact with a flame, and that is not poisonous or injurious to the skin, or fabric materials, if brought in contact therewith.

, It is commonly known that there are many paint removing compounds on the market at the present time, but most of 86 which are extremely hazardous in their use, becauseof the poisonous fumes eifervescing therefrom and which are subject to explo sions if ignited in a closed room. Also of the danger of injury if the solution should come in contact with the skin. Likewise, being equally as destructive to all fabric material it may come in contact with.

In carrying out my invention, I uselingredients therein which will instantly attack and dissolve the paint, disintegratin same when applied to painted surfaces,'an

at the same time neutralizing the paint composition so as to prevent it from again rehardening or adhering to the surface, should it be allowed to dry before removing same from the supporting surface. .Certain ingredients are also added thereto for pre:

I Application filed .T aniiary 24, 1925. Serial No. 4,446.

PATIENT OFFICE.

" o'rro L. moment, or Brammenm, MICHIGAN.

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venting the composition from injuring or discoloring the surface of either Wood or metal, when applied thereto.

In preparing my composition, I use the following ingredients: flake caustic alkali,

The above formula producing the most I effective compound for general use on both metal and wood surfaces, and without inury or discoloring same. However if the compound is for use on metal alone, the trisodlum phosphate may be omitted therefrom.

The purpose of the caustic alkali is to attack and dissolve the hardened paint as soon as applied thereto, while the hydrate of lime neutralizes the ac1d in the composition, preventing same from attacking or injuring the fiber of the wood or the metal surface to whet; the coat of paint is attached. The solution reacts on the paint composition, dissolvlng and disintegratingthe ingredients therein, changing its properties so the paint w1ll not again harden if it should be allowed to again dry on the surface, but would dry in a powdered form, easily brushed from the surface. The oxalic acid being used for hastening the action of the solution upon the dried amt, while the starch acts as a bind er an produces an adhesive quality to the composition, preventing any of its elements from se aratmg therefrom and adhering to the sur aces to which the solution may be applied. a

While the foregoing formula sets forth thepreferred proportions of the ingredients used therein, it is obvious that my mvention of the invention, and by extensive experiments of this inventor, it is determined that very good results may be obtained by varying the proportions of the ingredients herein used between the following proportions:

For compounding approximately one gallon of solution, flake caustic alkali, from lb. to 2 lbs.; tri-sodium phosphate, from- A 1b. to 2 lbs.; oxalic acid, from 1 oz. to 2 lbs.; hydrate of lime, from lb. to 2 lbs.; starch, from oz. to 5 ozs.

Should the solution be compounded for immersion of painted parts therein, the starch may be omitted, but the composition would require continuous agitation to prevent a precipitation forming therein.

It is mentioned that the above elements of the compound herein stated are to be united and combined by a special process as is set forth in another patent. When properly compounded, the composition will not recipitate or efi'ervesce in any manner, and is not inflammable, or injurious to the skin or to fabric.

Having fully described my composition tor paint remover, what I claim as my invention and dcsireto secure by Letters Patent is:

Claims. Y 1. A paint removing compound adapted for dissolving and removing coats of dried paint from wood or iron painted surfaces,

comprising the followin ingredients mixed in the proportions as fol ows: caustic potash one pound; tri-sodium of phosphate one half pound; oxalic acid one half pound; hydrate of lime one pound; starch three ounces; and about one gallon of water.

2. A paint remover compound adapted for dissolving and neutralizing dried coats of paint from painted surfaces, comprising the following ingredients mixed in the proportions as follows: caustic alkali from one fourth to two pounds; tri-s'odium phosphate from one fourth to twopounds; oxalic acid from one ounce to two pounds; hydrate of lime from one fourth to two pounds; starch one half to five ounces; and about one gallon of water.

In witness whereofI sign these specifications.

OTTO L. FLUEGEL. 

